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The Armenian Community in Sweden paid homage to the memory
of victims of the Armenian Genocide of 1915
- Stockholm, 02/05/04 - On April 24, 2004 in Uppsala, Sweden the Armenian
Community of Sweden and many foreign representatives paid homage to
the memory of the victims of Armenian Genocide. Many came to Uppsala
from far cities to take part in the commemoration soiree, organized
by the Union of Armenian Associations in Sweden, Swedish Armenian organizations
and the Swedish Church. The commemoration ceremony took place in the
main church of Uppsala.
The bells of this wonderful church rang to the memory of the victims
of the Armenian genocide and the Armenian flag fluttered over Uppsala
from the eminent highness of the church. The anthem of the Republic
of Armenia was performed and the service was given to the repose of
victims. The service was followed by a concert. The public admired the
recitals of Arpine Zakhinian with the piano accompaniment of Lilit Soukiassian,
the performances of Karine Sedrakian, Karine Gevrogyan, Swedish singer
Annette Taranton and the duduk of Hayk Hakobian. Sting Lundstrom the
Swedish poet recited his poems dedicated to Armenian people, and Jan
Gustavson performed the Armenian traditional song “Krunk” on his trumpet.
Goran Gunner, professor at Faculty of Baptist Theology in Stockholm
and honored worker at the research department of the Swedish Church,
author of the book ”Nostalgia for Ararat” reminded the public of the
bitter historical truth and the wishes of the Armenian people aspiring
to justice.
Garo Hakopian the chairman of the Union of Armenian Associations in
Sweden and Assembly of Armenians of Europe made a speech on the subject
“the present and the past”. He noted “to forget the past means not to
see the present, not to see the present means not to have future. We
believe that our people, in spite of all difficulties will create brighter
future. “
Union of Armenian Associations in Sweden
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